Formula One extends Chinese Grand Prix by five years

Formula One has announced a five-year extension with promoters of the Chinese Grand Prix, which will see the Shanghai International Circuit continue to host Formula One until the 2030 season.

The 2024 Chinese Grand Prix was the first race held in the country after a five-year gap and saw Max Verstappen take the win. Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most wins in China with six. 

The 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix will be the second race of next season. It will be held on March 23 and feature the first Sprint event of the year.

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Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, commented:

“Our return to China this season for the first time since 2019 was a fantastic moment for the sport, and it is incredible to see the levels of support that we enjoy in the country continuing to grow year-on-year. Shanghai is an incredible city, and the racetrack is a wonderful test for our drivers, so I am delighted that Formula 1 will continue its successful partnership with the Chinese Grand Prix for a further five years. I want to thank our promoter for their continued commitment and passion, and I look forward to returning to Shanghai in the new year.“

Guo Jianfei, Chairman of Shanghai Jiushi (Group) Co Ltd, promoters of the Chinese Grand Prix, added:

“For many years, Jiushi Group and our subsidiary, Juss Sports, have always adhered to our original intention to strive for the excellence in event organization, and this renewal is a testament to that. It is excellent news for fans in China and is a perfect platform to showcase Shanghai to the world as millions tune in on TV globally. Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with all partners, further strengthen our engagement with international audiences through the event platform, consistently improve the event quality, and better present the city charm of Shanghai. We fully understand that a successful Grand Prix is not only an exciting race event, but also a driving force for the whole society to develop in a more positive direction. In the future, we will continue to optimize the event experience through innovation and achieve a sustainable contribution to the society.”